Jose Manuel Lezcano

Keene, NH

$375-800

Travels up to 500 miles

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Allegro con Spirito from Concierto de Aranjuez

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Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez

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Jose plays Sonatina Tropical, Son Clave, with Karrie Griffiths

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Allegro Gentile from Concierto de Aranjuez

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Soleares by Romero, and more from Baltimore recital

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Mojito y Habano played by the composer, Jose Lezcano

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Albeniz, Asturias

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Buena Vista Social Club Suite, arr. Lezcano

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Cuban and Latin American solos

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Overview

I have been playing weddings and corporate events for over twenty-five years. I am also a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist and recording artist with international performances on four continents. I can tailor music to your special needs and work closely with clients to help them select the special songs for their ceremonies that will give them great memories for years to come of their special day. Recently filled requests include a classical guitar arrangement of an 80s pop song, an Edit Piaf ballad, and hit songs by current artists.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Rian J.

May 4, 2022
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Everything I was hoping for and more!

Jose was early, professional and preformed fantastically! It was definitely worth the money. He was the part of the event that everyone will remember.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Jose Manuel Lezcano

Thanks, Rian! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day and help you make great memories to share with your fiance.

All the best,
Jose


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Maureen

November 21, 2021

Jose set the mood for our dinner event!

Jose is a wonderful guitarists and he really made our dinner party a success. I would be honored to have him again at one of our dinner events. WWW.forayevents.com

Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist


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Laurie B.

August 12, 2017
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Truly wonderful guitar

Jose played beautiful Spanish and traditional guitar. He was wonderful to work with. His music made our outdoor memorial event beautiful and welcoming.

Hired as: Guitarist

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Jose Manuel Lezcano

Thanks, Erin. It was an honor and pleasure to perform music for you and your family.
Kind regards,
Jose


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Patrice H.

August 8, 2017
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Fabulous!!

Jose's music was simply amazing for our daughter's wedding.
I would throw a party just to have him come back and play his beautifully arranged pieces.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Jose Manuel Lezcano

Thanks, Patrice! It was a pleasure...any time.
Cheers,
Jose


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Juan C. G.

June 30, 2013

Perfect......

From beginning to the end Jose put a beautiful set of songs. Not only my partner and I were super please with his work but the guests gave us many compliments of how amazing he was. His personality and passion for the music made the entire package of an extraordinary performance. Thank you Jose, you rock!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Jose Manuel Lezcano

Thanks, Juan, it was a pleasure to perform for you, your partner and guests, the day had perfect weather and the venue was gorgeous.

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Booking information

Price range: $375-800

Languages: English , French , Spanish

Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes

Insurance: Insured through Formosa Insurance.

Unions: ACAP

What to expect

"Dear Jose, Thank YOU!! We loved your concert and were honored to have you. Thank you again for coming and playing so beautifully at our event. You helped to make this year's Art of Survival celebration a big success, and we are very grateful. Best wishes," --Lucile Bruce, Coordinator, Fundraiser / Concert, IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. "Your performance at the Hingham Library was superb and greatly appreciated by the 102 attendees shoe-horned into the meeting room %u2026 the highlight of this season's collaboration with the Boston Classical Guitar Society." --Dennis Corcoran, Hingham Library Director. "Your performance was outstanding as usual. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. Countless people came up to me to let me know how beautiful it was." Michelle Pennington, Associate Educator, Adult and Family Programs, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH.

About

I'm a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist who has played in Carnegie Hall, and have frequently performed in South America and Spain. I'm also a music professor who has enjoyed performing private events for over twenty-five years. There are some reviews of my playing at my website. Feel free to give me a call with any questions; I can also play special requests. For an additional modest fee, I can attend the rehearsal for your event.

Additional booking notes

I would need an armless chair, adequate lighting, and for larger venues or parties, a place to plug in. I bring my own Roland acoustic guitar amp which can also function on batteries, and my own microphone and music stand.

Past booked events

April 2022

30

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

5:00pm - 7:30pm

St Paul, MN

August 2017

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenfield, NH

July 2017

29

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 2:30pm

Harvard, MA

May 2017

27

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Barnard, VT

Set list

* Jesu Joy of Man's Desire - J S Bach
* Ave Maria - Schubert
* Danza del Altiplano - Brouwer
* Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
* Sons de Cariloes - Pernambuco
* Sevilla - Albeniz
* Asturias - Albeniz
* Silent Night - Gruber
* Soleares - Celedonio Romero
* Cello Suite no. 3 - J S Bach
* Mozart Variations op. 9 - Sor
* Romanza - Anon.
* Concierto de Aranjuez - Rodrigo
* Un habano y un mojito - Lezcano
* Bolero Manaba - Lezcano
* Preludes 1 through 5 - Villa-Lobos
* La Catedral - Barrios
* Un sueo en la floresta - Barrios
* Una limosna por el amor de Dios - Barrios
* Maxixe - Barrios
* Valses Venezolanos 1 thru 4 - Lauro

Influences and inspiration

Andres Segovia, Laurindo Almeida, Leo Brouwer, Celedonio Romero

Setup requirements

Outlet to plug in amp

Adequate lighting

Out of direct sunlight if outdoors

Armless, padded chair